Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assist the trained nurses in ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care in a safe and pleasant environment. Working as a member of a designated nursing team the HCA will deliver elements of care safely under the supervision of a trained nurse, treating patients with respect, dignity and kindness, valuing individuality and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

In order to be considered you must have NVQ Level II Care Certificate or equivalent.

Clinical and Professional Responsibilities

• Working under the direct supervision of the registered nurse administers as directed in the patients care plan, basic nursing care to patients in order to meet their fundamental health care needs. This will include nursing duties such as assisting patients to the toilet, washing and bathing, assisting patients to eat and or drink as independently as possible.
• Assist patients with personal care whilst maintaining privacy and dignity at all times
• To be responsible for undertaking some tasks independently without direction and supervision. This will include activities such as making beds and cleaning of equipment.
• Makes accurate records at the point of care using the hospices electronic record and reports relevant information directly to the registered nurse.
• To use and store all equipment safely and correctly in accordance with Hospice and manufacturers instructions, including cleaning of equipment and ensuring batteries in equipment are fully charged, ensuring safety for both patients and staff.
• To attend mandatory training and updates. Ensuring patient safety at all times and that any care given is in line with training received and follows either verbal direction from a registered nurse or is directed via written nursing care plans or multidisciplinary goal setting sheets. This will also include the care and management of those patients who are unable to maintain their own safety because of confusion, cognitive impairment or any sensory deficit.
• Assisting in transferring deceased patients to the relevant areas in the hospice setting. Assisting in giving the deceased last offices respecting their spiritual, cultural and religious needs. Releasing the patient in to the care of the relevant undertakers.
• Ensuring safe custody of patients property.
• Actively participate in the prevention of cross infection, understanding and adopting into practice the principles of infection control in accordance with hospice policy. In addition will assist in the monitoring, storing, and disposal of equipment and hazardous materials in accordance with health and safety guidelines. This will include safe disposal of sharps and soiled linen
• To be responsible for reporting any incident or near miss immediately to the nurse in charge of the ward.
• To communicate appropriately with all members of the multidisciplinary team, other colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors to the ward. Displaying a friendly and approachable manner at all times
• To act in a non-judgemental way and treat each and every patient as an individual, respecting his or her choices, wishes, customs, values and beliefs irrespective of your own ideals and culture

Management responsibilities

• To be aware of the employees responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment, reporting accidents or untoward incidents and potential for risk.
• Acting as an ambassador of Pilgrims Hospices to patients, their families, other health care professionals and members of the public at all times.
• Maintain regular communication and liaison with the line manager as part of delivering an appropriate and high quality service including regular attendance at team meetings.
• Complies with Pilgrims Hospice policies on patient documentation; updates patients records ensuring entries are accurate, relevant, legible and contemporaneous.
• Participation in audits, research and surveys of Pilgrims Hospices services as requested.
• Attend induction programs for new team members, supporting new staff during their induction through mentorship within the community setting.
• Ensures own knowledge is up to date, undertaking mandatory training and attending workshops and training courses for the benefit own continued development and to learn new skills and increase knowledge.
• Work as an effective team member offering support, direction and guidance to team members
• Maintain effective communication within and beyond the immediate team

Measures of Success

• Achievement of a safe, effective environment in which End of Life nursing care is successfully accomplished.
• High level of satisfaction from patients and relatives, low level of adverse comments or complaints.
• Effective understanding and successful implementation of the Hospices policies and procedures
• Uses communication skills to maintain and provide effective and holistic patient care

Communications and Relationships

• To communicate appropriately with all members of the multidisciplinary team, other colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors to the ward. Displaying a friendly and approachable manner at all times
• To communicate effectively and appropriately with patients from diverse backgrounds including different cultures, and those who exhibit challenging behaviour, sensory loss and other difficulties with communication, utilising appropriate aides and tools as required
• To understand the physical and mental health needs of older people who have complex and multiple health issues within the role boundaries
• To involve patients in all care and provide choices whenever possible to help patients maintain optimum independence and a sense of self control
• To ensure any queries raised by patients, families and visitors are responded to in a friendly and sensitive way and directed to the appropriate health care professional if the issue cannot be resolved locally
• Communicates effectively ensuring the relay to the appropriate professional any concerns or wishes expressed by the patient.
• Completes incident reports and also actively encourages and supports team members with this activity. Assists senior nurse manager with incident investigations and provide reports as required by Quality and Governance framework
• Actively participate in the prevention of cross infection, understanding and adopting into practices the principles of infection control in accordance with policy and training.
• To act in a non judgemental way and treat each patient and carer as an individual, respecting his or her choices, wishes, customs, values and beliefs

This Job Description is not exhaustive. This job description is a reflection of the current position and the post holder is expected to view it as a guide rather than an exact description of all duties and responsibilities. It may be subject to variation from time to time. The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties that may be required by the Line Manager, commensurate with the level of the post.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• - Good communication and organisational skills
• - Working on own initiative with common sense approach
• - Understanding and ability to demonstrate how to care for a patient in a palliative care ward environment
• - Willingness to work unsocial hours including nights regularly or on a permanent basis
• - Car owner or access to suitable transport arrangements to enable to undertake job
• - Flexible approach to working pattern and duties
• - Sensitive, caring and empathetic
• - Confidence to work alone and as part of a team
• - Good communication skills with patients, families, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
• - Excellent documentation skills

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ in Care Level II Or Care Certficate

Right to work in the UK

Essential

• All candidates must have the right to work in the UK and documentary evidence of proof will be requested as part of the pre-screening process. Pilgrims Hospices does not offer sponsorship to overseas applicants.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of caring for others Previous experience in providing personal care to patients

Desirable

• Palliative / hospice care experience Previous experience in community care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent

Address

Pilgrims Hospice Ashford

Hythe Road

Ashford

Kent

TN24 0NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.pilgrimshospices.org/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Pastoral, Religious and Spiritual Care

• To act as a lead for the practice of pastoral, religious and spiritual care
• To facilitate appropriate pastoral, religious and spiritual care to patients living with life limiting conditions and at the end of their life, in the in-patient unit, therapy centre and in the community and to carers and families both pre and post bereavement. To facilitate appropriate pastoral, religious and spiritual care to hospice staff and volunteers. To undertake holistic person centred assessment of individual pastoral, religious and spiritual needs, and support the exploration of issues of spirituality where required.
• To provide advice and support to patients and families around funeral planning and arrangements, including conducting funeral services if requested and as appropriate.
• To facilitate appropriate sacramental ministration at patient bedside if requested.
• To recognize diversity and promote inclusivity and equity across services for people of all religions or with no religious belief.
• To support the provision of spiritual care out of hour needs, establishing appropriate connections within the community to ensure the diverse needs of patients and families are met.
• To keep clear and accurate patient records in accordance with Pilgrims clinical record keeping guidance.
• To regularly attend spiritual care chaplaincy team meetings and support the work of the team across all hospice sites as required.

• To regularly attend multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions to ensure the individual pastoral, religious and spiritual needs of patients and families are identified and addressed as part of holistic care planning.
• To contribute to the development and delivery of hospice bereavement services, working collaboratively with counselling and social work colleagues.
• To contribute to the development and provision of holistic psychosocial and wellbeing services.
• To lead on the development and delivery of memorial and remembrance services and work collaboratively with fundraising and marketing teams where required.
• To contribute to the development and delivery of spiritual care awareness and bereavement training for staff and volunteers.
• To support new staff inductions.

• To assist in the recruitment of spiritual care volunteers and to provide appropriate support and supervision to spiritual care volunteers.
• To provide support and supervision to students on placement in the hospice as required.
• To actively engage with faith leaders and other appropriate groups in the local community for the benefit of patients and families.
• Take responsibility for maintaining appropriate CPD, staying abreast of contemporary themes and evidence based practice in pastoral, religious and spiritual care in palliative and health care generally, to inform ongoing service development.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of hospice and palliative care philosophy.
• An understanding of the appropriate use of counselling/listening skills in pastoral work.

Other requirements

Essential

• A broad-based spirituality; deeply rooted but open to all faiths and traditions.
• Able to manage the emotional demands of the post, using support and supervision appropriately.
• Flexible and positive in managing volunteers with varying knowledge, experience and views
• Car driver/ability to travel across sites

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate authorisation if a representative of one of the major faith traditions.

Desirable

• Relevant professional training/qualification in healthcare chaplaincy or similar.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with bereaved people.

Desirable

• Experience in palliative and hospice care.
• Experience of health care chaplaincy or similar.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to relate to people of all faiths or none without any urge to proselytise or persuade.
• Demonstrable ability to work effectively as part of a multi-professional team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent

Address

Pilgrims Hospice In Thanet

Ramsgate Road

Margate

Kent

CT9 4AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.pilgrimshospices.org/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description document for more information on what the role of Speciality Doctor entails.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years experience of Palliative Care
• Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise.
• Concerned to maintain & develop this knowledge.
• Displays sound professional judgement
• Sees patients within a holistic context
• Able to manage general medical on call needs of palliative care patients

Desirable

• Hospice experience

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration.
• Completion of Foundation competencies.

Desirable

• Completion of ST1/CT1 and ST2/CT2 or equivalent experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent

Address

Pilgrims Hospice

Hythe Road

Willesborough

Ashford

Kent

TN24 0NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.pilgrimshospices.org/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assist the trained nurses in ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care in a safe and pleasant environment. Working as a member of a designated nursing team the HCA will deliver elements of care safely under the supervision of a trained nurse, treating patients with respect, dignity and kindness, valuing individuality and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

In order to be considered you must have NVQ Level II Care Certificate or equivalent.

Clinical and Professional Responsibilities

• Working under the direct supervision of the registered nurse administers as directed in the patients care plan, basic nursing care to patients in order to meet their fundamental health care needs. This will include nursing duties such as assisting patients to the toilet, washing and bathing, assisting patients to eat and or drink as independently as possible.
• Assist patients with personal care whilst maintaining privacy and dignity at all times
• To be responsible for undertaking some tasks independently without direction and supervision. This will include activities such as making beds and cleaning of equipment.
• Makes accurate records at the point of care using the hospices electronic record and reports relevant information directly to the registered nurse.
• To use and store all equipment safely and correctly in accordance with Hospice and manufacturers instructions, including cleaning of equipment and ensuring batteries in equipment are fully charged, ensuring safety for both patients and staff.
• To attend mandatory training and updates. Ensuring patient safety at all times and that any care given is in line with training received and follows either verbal direction from a registered nurse or is directed via written nursing care plans or multidisciplinary goal setting sheets. This will also include the care and management of those patients who are unable to maintain their own safety because of confusion, cognitive impairment or any sensory deficit.
• Assisting in transferring deceased patients to the relevant areas in the hospice setting. Assisting in giving the deceased last offices respecting their spiritual, cultural and religious needs. Releasing the patient in to the care of the relevant undertakers.
• Ensuring safe custody of patients property.
• Actively participate in the prevention of cross infection, understanding and adopting into practice the principles of infection control in accordance with hospice policy. In addition will assist in the monitoring, storing, and disposal of equipment and hazardous materials in accordance with health and safety guidelines. This will include safe disposal of sharps and soiled linen
• To be responsible for reporting any incident or near miss immediately to the nurse in charge of the ward.
• To communicate appropriately with all members of the multidisciplinary team, other colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors to the ward. Displaying a friendly and approachable manner at all times
• To act in a non-judgemental way and treat each and every patient as an individual, respecting his or her choices, wishes, customs, values and beliefs irrespective of your own ideals and culture

Management responsibilities

• To be aware of the employees responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment, reporting accidents or untoward incidents and potential for risk.
• Acting as an ambassador of Pilgrims Hospices to patients, their families, other health care professionals and members of the public at all times.
• Maintain regular communication and liaison with the line manager as part of delivering an appropriate and high quality service including regular attendance at team meetings.
• Complies with Pilgrims Hospice policies on patient documentation; updates patients records ensuring entries are accurate, relevant, legible and contemporaneous.
• Participation in audits, research and surveys of Pilgrims Hospices services as requested.
• Attend induction programs for new team members, supporting new staff during their induction through mentorship within the community setting.
• Ensures own knowledge is up to date, undertaking mandatory training and attending workshops and training courses for the benefit own continued development and to learn new skills and increase knowledge.
• Work as an effective team member offering support, direction and guidance to team members
• Maintain effective communication within and beyond the immediate team

Measures of Success

• Achievement of a safe, effective environment in which End of Life nursing care is successfully accomplished.
• High level of satisfaction from patients and relatives, low level of adverse comments or complaints.
• Effective understanding and successful implementation of the Hospices policies and procedures
• Uses communication skills to maintain and provide effective and holistic patient care

Communications and Relationships

• To communicate appropriately with all members of the multidisciplinary team, other colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors to the ward. Displaying a friendly and approachable manner at all times
• To communicate effectively and appropriately with patients from diverse backgrounds including different cultures, and those who exhibit challenging behaviour, sensory loss and other difficulties with communication, utilising appropriate aides and tools as required
• To understand the physical and mental health needs of older people who have complex and multiple health issues within the role boundaries
• To involve patients in all care and provide choices whenever possible to help patients maintain optimum independence and a sense of self control
• To ensure any queries raised by patients, families and visitors are responded to in a friendly and sensitive way and directed to the appropriate health care professional if the issue cannot be resolved locally
• Communicates effectively ensuring the relay to the appropriate professional any concerns or wishes expressed by the patient.
• Completes incident reports and also actively encourages and supports team members with this activity. Assists senior nurse manager with incident investigations and provide reports as required by Quality and Governance framework
• Actively participate in the prevention of cross infection, understanding and adopting into practices the principles of infection control in accordance with policy and training.
• To act in a non judgemental way and treat each patient and carer as an individual, respecting his or her choices, wishes, customs, values and beliefs

This Job Description is not exhaustive. This job description is a reflection of the current position and the post holder is expected to view it as a guide rather than an exact description of all duties and responsibilities. It may be subject to variation from time to time. The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties that may be required by the Line Manager, commensurate with the level of the post.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• - Good communication and organisational skills
• - Working on own initiative with common sense approach
• - Understanding and ability to demonstrate how to care for a patient in a palliative care ward environment
• - Willingness to work unsocial hours including nights regularly or on a permanent basis
• - Car owner or access to suitable transport arrangements to enable to undertake job
• - Flexible approach to working pattern and duties
• - Sensitive, caring and empathetic
• - Confidence to work alone and as part of a team
• - Good communication skills with patients, families, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
• - Excellent documentation skills

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ in Care Level II Or Care Certficate

Right to work in the UK

Essential

• All candidates must have the right to work in the UK and documentary evidence of proof will be requested as part of the pre-screening process. Pilgrims Hospices does not offer sponsorship to overseas applicants.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of caring for others Previous experience in providing personal care to patients

Desirable

• Palliative / hospice care experience Previous experience in community care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent

Address

Pilgrims Hospice

56 London Road

Canterbury

Kent

CT2 8JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.pilgrimshospices.org/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Professional Responsibilities

• Working under the direct supervision of the registered nurse administers as directed in the patients care plan, nursing care to patients in order to meet their fundamental health care needs. This will include nursing duties such as assisting patients to the toilet, assisting patients to use the commode, assisting patients with washing and bathing, assisting patients to eat and or drink as independently as possible.
• Assist patients with personal care whilst maintaining privacy and dignity at all times
• To be responsible for undertaking some tasks independently without direction and supervision. This will include activities such as making beds and cleaning of equipment.
• Makes accurate records at the point of care using the hospices electronic record and reports relevant information directly to the registered nurse.
• To use and store all equipment safely and correctly in accordance with Hospice and manufacturers instructions, including cleaning of equipment and ensuring batteries in equipment are fully charged, ensuring safety for both patients and staff.
• To attend mandatory training and updates. Ensuring patient safety at all times and that any care given is in line with training received and follows either verbal direction from a registered nurse or is directed via written nursing care plans or multidisciplinary goal setting sheets. This will also include the care and management of those patients who are unable to maintain their own safety because of confusion, cognitive impairment or any sensory deficit.
• Assisting in transferring deceased patients to the relevant areas in the hospice setting. Assisting in giving the deceased last offices respecting their spiritual, cultural and religious needs. Releasing the patient in to the care of the relevant undertakers.
• Ensuring safe custody of patients property.
• Actively participate in the prevention of cross infection, understanding and adopting into practice the principles of infection control in accordance with hospice policy. In addition will assist in the monitoring, storing, and disposal of equipment hazardous materials in accordance with health and safety guidelines. include safe disposal of sharps and soiled linen This and will
• To be responsible for reporting any incident or near miss immediately to the nurse in charge of the ward.
• To communicate appropriately with all members of the multidisciplinary team, other colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors to the ward. Displaying a friendly and approachable manner at all times
• To act in a non-judgemental way and treat each and every patient as an individual, respecting his or her choices, wishes, customs, values and beliefs irrespective of your own ideals and culture

Management responsibilities

• To be aware of the employees responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment, reporting accidents or untoward incidents and potential for risk.
• Acting as an ambassador of Pilgrims Hospices to patients, their families, other health care professionals and members of the public at all times.
• Maintain regular communication and liaison with the line manager as part of delivering an appropriate and high quality service including regular attendance at team meetings.
• Complies with Pilgrims Hospice policies on patient documentation; updates patients records ensuring entries are accurate, relevant, legible and contemporaneous.
• Participation in audits, research and surveys of Pilgrims Hospices services as requested.
• Attend induction programs for new team members, supporting new staff during their induction through mentorship within the community setting.
• Ensures own knowledge is up to date, undertaking mandatory training and attending workshops and training courses for the benefit own continued development and to learn new skills and increase knowledge.
• Work as an effective team member offering support, direction and guidance to team members
• Maintain effective communication within and beyond the immediate team

Measures of Success

• Achievement of a safe, effective environment in which End of Life nursing care is successfully accomplished.
• High level of satisfaction from patients and relatives, low level of adverse comments or complaints.
• Effective understanding and successful implementation of the Hospices policies and procedures
• Uses communication skills to maintain and provide effective and holistic patient care

Communications and Relationships

• To communicate appropriately with all members of the multidisciplinary team, other colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors to the ward. Displaying a friendly and approachable manner at all times
• To communicate effectively and appropriately with patients from diverse backgrounds including different cultures, and those who exhibit behaviour that is challenging, sensory loss and other difficulties with communication, utilising appropriate aides and tools as required
• To understand the physical and mental health needs of older people who have complex and multiple health issues within the role boundaries
• To involve patients in all care and provide choices whenever possible to help patients maintain optimum independence and a sense of self control
• To ensure any queries raised by patients, families and visitors are responded to in a friendly and sensitive way and directed to the appropriate health care professional if the issue cannot be resolved locally
• Communicates effectively ensuring they relay to the appropriate professional any concerns or wishes expressed by the patient.
• Completes incident reports and also actively encourages and supports team members with this activity. Assists senior nurse manager with incident investigations and provide reports as required by Quality and Governance framework
• Actively participate in the prevention of cross infection, understanding and adopting into practices the principles of infection control in accordance with policy and training.
• To act in a non judgemental way and treat each patient and carer as an individual, respecting his or her choices, wishes, customs, values and beliefs

General Responsibilities

Corporate Governance The post holder must, at all times, act honestly and openly and comply with relevant corporate governance requirements, employment legislation and standards of business conduct. Post holders are expected to be familiar with and comply with all policies and procedures published by Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent.

Health and Safety Under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974), it is the responsibility of the post holder at every level to take care of his/her own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by his/her acts at work.

Code of Conduct The post holder is required to observe the following principles:

• Make the care and safety of patients his/her first concern and act to protect them from risk
• Respect the public, patients, relative, carers, staff and partners
• Be honest and act with integrity
• Accept responsibility for his/her own work and the performance of the people the post holder manages
• Show commitment to working as a team by working effectively with team members and the wider community
• Take responsibility for own learning and development
• In all actions undertaken have regard for the hospices reputation

Data Protection Ensure that all data is processed in a fair and lawful way for the specific identified purpose, in line with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), national data protection legislation and Pilgrims Hospices Data Protection Policy. Data must not be disclosed in any manner which is incompatible with the purpose and to any unauthorised persons or organisations.

Flexibility The post holder is expected to work flexibly to be able to meet the challenges and opportunities of working within Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent.

This Job Description is not exhaustive. This job description is a reflection of the current position and the post holder is expected to view it as a guide rather than an exact description of all duties and responsibilities. It may be subject to variation from time to time. The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties that may be required by the Line Manager, commensurate with the level of the post.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Other Requirements

Essential

• Must hold valid, unrestricted right to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship
• Good communication / organizational skills
• Working on own initiative with common sense approach
• Understanding and ability to demonstrate how to care for a patient in a palliative care ward environment
• Willingness to work unsocial hours including nights regularly or on a permanent basis
• Car driver / owner or access to suitable transport arrangements to enable to undertake job
• Flexible approach to working pattern and duties
• Sensitive, caring and empathetic
• Confidence to work alone and as part of a team
• Good communication skills with patients, families, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent documentation skills

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ in Care Level II

Experience

Essential

• Experience of caring for others
• Previous experience in providing personal care to patients

Desirable

• Palliative / hospice care experience
• Previous experience in community care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent

Address

Pilgrims Hospice Ashford

Hythe Road

Ashford

Kent

TN24 0NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.pilgrimshospices.org/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Key Responsibilities

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Work directly with clinical teams to identify learning needs, support professional development and promote best practice.
• Support the development, implementation and review of clinical competency frameworks and associated assessment processes.
• Undertake competency assessments and contribute to competency sign-off processes in accordance with organisational requirements.
• Support managers in providing assurance that staff have achieved and maintained required competencies through assessment, review and ongoing development activities.
• Actively support both registered and unregistered staff in the clinical environment to develop confidence, competence and professional judgement in the delivery of palliative and end of life care
• Work alongside staff in practice to support the application of learning to patient care and service delivery.
• Support the induction, development and ongoing education of clinical staff and volunteers.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to develop, deliver and evaluate education programmes that meet organisational and service needs.
• Lead clinical skills training, workshops, simulation sessions and competency-based learning activities.
• Develop and review educational resources, competency documents and digital learning materials.
• Support the delivery and monitoring of mandatory and role-specific clinical training programmes.
• Work with managers and teams to address identified learning gaps and development needs.
• Support the implementation of new clinical policies, procedures, guidance and standard operating procedures through education and practice support.
• Maintain a visible presence in clinical areas and act as an accessible source of advice and support for staff.

• Use learning from incidents, complaints, audits, patient feedback and service reviews to inform education priorities and practice development activities.
• Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation and quality improvement projects where required.
• Promote evidence-based practice and support implementation of local and national guidance.
• Share learning from audit, quality improvement activity and research findings to improve standards of care.
• Contribute to the organisations patient safety, quality improvement and clinical governance agenda.

• Build effective working relationships with clinical managers and teams to support workforce development, competency assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Act as a clinical role model, supporting and constructively challenging staff to maintain high standards of care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Recognised teaching, assessing or mentorship qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• Practice Assessor/Supervisor qualification or equivalent experience of competency assessment.

Desirable

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Qualification in education, coaching or simulation-based training.

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration clinical nursing experience.
• Experience of providing leadership, coaching and support within clinical practice settings.
• Experience of delivering education, teaching and staff development activities for multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of competency assessment and supporting staff to achieve clinical competencies.
• Experience of implementing evidence-based practice and supporting changes in clinical practice.

Desirable

• Experience of research and clinical audit.
• Experience in palliative and end of life care.
• Experience of policy implementation and practice development.
• Experience of quality improvement, audit or service evaluation.
• Experience of developing educational resources or e-learning materials.
• Experience of using incidents, audit findings, patient feedback or service reviews to inform education and practice development.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Requirements

Essential

• Must hold valid, unrestricted right to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to assess clinical competence, provide constructive feedback and support staff development through supervision, coaching and competency assessment.
• Ability to identify learning needs and design, deliver and evaluate effective learning and development interventions using adult learning principles.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement and evidence-based practice, including the ability to use learning from incidents, audit and feedback to improve care
• Ability to influence, motivate and support staff across professional groups and levels of experience.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to utilise digital systems and learning technologies appropriately within the workplace.
• Knowledge and understanding of palliative and end of life care principles.
• Competence in core clinical nursing skills and the ability to teach and assess these skills in others.
• Approachable, supportive and credible role model.
• Able to challenge practice constructively.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Committed to continuous professional development.
• Able to work independently and prioritise workload.
• Car driver / owner or access to suitable transport arrangements to enable to undertake job.
• Demonstrates a proactive, adaptable and solution-focused approach to practice development and service improvement.

Desirable

• Knowledge of competency framework development and implementation.
• Experience of developing educational resources, e-learning or simulation-based learning.
• Knowledge of CQC standards and quality assurance frameworks.
• Specialist knowledge or qualifications in palliative and end of life care.
• Proficient in the use of recognised end of life care tools and frameworks.
• Passion for workforce development and lifelong learning.
• Interest in innovation and service improvement.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent

Address

Pilgrims Hospice

56 London Road

Canterbury

Kent

CT2 8JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.pilgrimshospices.org/jobs (Opens in a new tab)